Nurse Cath Lab
Company: St Anthony Hospital
Location: Gig Harbor
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
Overview
Up to $25,000.00 Sign On Bonus for qualifying new, external Cath
Lab RNs.
Bonus amount prorated by FTE (min .6
FTE required)1 year of experience requiredLump sum payment within
30 days of start date2 year commitment -Up to $25,000.00 in
Education Loan Forgiveness for qualifying loans -In 2020, united in
a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and
exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan
Health came together as natural partners to build a new health
system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan
Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of
our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly
5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make
an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our
communities. - -CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to
build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific
Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering
quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most
complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to
meet their needs with convenient access to the region's most
prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies. -
-St. Anthony is one of four hospitals in the Pacific Northwest that
has received Pathways to Excellence Designation. St. Anthony
Hospital enjoys the benefits of being part of the CHI Franciscan
Health family of hospitals and other health care services providing
care to our communities throughout the beautiful South Puget Sound
Region of Western Washington. Recreational opportunities abound
here -- we offer water sports, skiing, hiking, shopping, fine
dining, theater and an overall excellent quality of life. - -As a
part of our organization, we currently offer the following
benefits:
- Competitive starting wages and training to grow within the
company
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible health spending accounts (FSA)
- Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Care@Work premium account for additional support with children,
pets, dependent adults, and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and
Identify Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Wellness Program -
- Commute Trip Reduction Program - Earn cash back for
participation!
Responsibilities
Job Summary: -This job is responsible for providing cath lab
nursing care of adult patient populations undergoing cardiac
procedures in the cath lab to include inpatient, outpatient and
emergent. -Work is performed under standards of safety and care
that provide instruction/guidance for taking care of issues and
patient needs in the absence of a physician. Requires the use of
judgment and critical thinking skills in making decisions regarding
patient care (within the scope of practice), including knowledge
and integration of available standards, resources and data, and in
the efficient utilization of staff/resources. Work involves
continuous contact with physicians, patients, patient families,
community agencies, patient care staff and management. An incumbent
is accountable for the quality of care provided to patients, and
has the authority to direct care, provide education, seek resources
at the unit/department level, and delegate appropriate
tasks.Essential Duties:
- Provides care for patients undergoing a cardiac procedure
including prep/admission, education of both patient and their
family and post procedure care.
- Administers and maintains sedation and analgesia by order of
the physician. Assesses, diagnoses, and intervenes in the event of
complications.
- Monitors and assesses the patient receiving the sedation and
analgesia throughout diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac
procedures.
- Provides on-call coverage for cath lab at designated hospital
and responds within 30 minutes of call.
- Adheres to the department's and hospital's policies and
procedures, including safety, risk management and regulatory
standards. Keeps abreast of trends, developments and regulatory
requirements impacting matters within designated scope of
responsibility.
- Administers, oversees and documents the administration of
medications (e.g., topically, orally, intramuscularly,
subcutaneously and intravenously) as ordered by the healthcare
practitioner and in accordance with hospital policy.
- Assesses patient to include physical, psychosocial, cultural,
behavioral/emotional, developmental and spiritual needs. Gathers
data relevant for patient care. Implements appropriate patient
interventions and evaluates outcomes. Plans care appropriately
based on needs identified during initial and on-going assessments.
Provides holistic, comprehensive, and professional nursing care to
patient within the scope of practice. Implements appropriate
patient interventions and evaluates outcomes. Prepares patient for
discharge and assists with coordinating post discharge needs.
- Demonstrates competent professional practice and engages in
opportunities for professional growth. Demonstrates self
accountability to meet stated deadlines for all mandatory
requirements.
- Documents care delivered and patient status utilizing the
nursing process in accordance with FHS standards of care, for
example, changes in patient condition, patient responses to
intervention and reassessments of pertinent findings. Receives and
assures appropriateness, accuracy, timeliness and execution of
physician orders.
- Identifies opportunities for, and participates in,
performance/quality improvement activities to improve clinical
outcomes, healthcare delivery systems and address patient
safety/satisfaction and cost containment.
- Incorporates critical thinking into daily practice as
demonstrated by quality of care provided, transfer of knowledge,
follow through and patient outcomes. Leads, coordinates, and
communicates the ongoing delivery of patient care services provided
by members of assigned patient care teams(s); considers patient
acuity and the competencies of care team members in delegating and
assigning work and in adjusting assignments as necessary; assesses
and monitors team performance to ensure the quality of care
provided is consistent with the FHS standards and regulatory
requirements. Coordinates nursing care and advocates for patient
needs so that all appropriate disciplines are informed of and
participating in the plan of care.
- Prepares patient for examination/procedure. Routinely explains
delays. Assesses, monitors, and intervenes as indicated during and
post examination or procedure.
- Provides health care education and guidance to patient and/or
families. Educates regarding results, findings and diagnoses to
patient and/or patient's family within scope of practice.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:Graduation from an accredited school of
nursing, BSN preferred One year of related work experience in an
acute care setting is preferred.If assigned to the Procedure area -
previous cardiac cath Lab experience or a minimum of two years
experience within the past three years in an acute care setting,
i.e., ICU, PCU, PACU ER.Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump experience
preferred.Successful completion of department
orientation.License/Certification:
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the
Washington State Board of Nursing.
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare BLS
Certification
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or
within six months of hire
- CCRN (Certification in Adult Critical Care) RN preferred
- IV competency must be attained within four months, training is
available.
Keywords: St Anthony Hospital, Seattle , Nurse Cath Lab, Other , Gig Harbor, Washington
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